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Volunteer searchers now combing Charlottesville in Harrington case

Dwayne Yancey — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:01:35 +0000

Teams of volunteers are today combing Charlottesville, looking for any evidence that relates to the disappearance of Morgan Harrington, the Virginia Tech student who went missing at the Metallica concert last month.

We have more on this story from the newsroom of The Roanoke Times.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE OF MORGAN DANA HARRINGTON:
* Nov. 4: Family seeks community help in finding missing daughter
* Oct. 30: Police say Harrington suffered facial injury at concert
* Oct. 28: Police say Harrington last seen on bridge in Charlottesville
* Oct. 26: Metallica adds $50,000 to reward fund
* Oct. 23: Video from vigil for missing Lord Botetourt grad
* Oct. 21: Police set up tips line
* Oct. 20: Police ask Metallica fans to check video and photos for images of missing fan
* Oct. 20: Former teacher describes Harrington as "genuinely nice person"
* Oct. 19: Missing Tech student is Lord Botetourt grad

Did you know Nidal Malik Hasan?

Dwayne Yancey — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:03:09 +0000

The suspect in the Fort Hood shootings is identified as Nidal Malik Hasan, a Virginia Tech grad.

According to Virginia Tech records, Nidal Malik Hasan first enrolled at Virginia Tech for Summer Session II in 1992, and completed coursework in Spring Semester 1995. He received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in biochemistry from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He minored in biology and chemistry.

We're looking for anyone who knew him. If you did, please contact reporter Tonia Moxley at tonia.moxley@roanoke.com.

We have more on the story here.

Webcast talks Virginia Tech football

Dwayne Yancey — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:00:05 +0000

Sportswriters Randy King and Doug Doughty talk Virginia Tech football -- and other things -- in the Nov. 5 episode of the Sports TimesCast, our weekly college sports webcast.

Auburn tops Radford for Three Rivers crown

Chris Winston — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:36:16 +0000

Both teams will advance to playoffs next week. Learn more here.

Christiansburg tops Blacksburg for playoff spot

Chris Winston — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:35:24 +0000

The Blue Demons head to Tunstall on Monday for a playoff match. Read more here.

Radford girls, Floyd boys take Region C titles

Chris Winston — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:34:01 +0000

Both teams posted dominating performances Thursday in Botetourt County. Learn more here.

Military says Fort Hood shooting suspect was Virginia Tech grad

Dwayne Yancey — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:17:55 +0000

Military officials say the suspected shooter at Fort Hood was a graduate of Virginia Tech, where he was a member of the ROTC and earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry in 1997.

He is identified as Nidal Malik Hasan or Malik Nadal Hasan.

We have more details on this developing story here.

Book sale at Radford library runs Friday through Sunday

Dwayne Yancey — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:59:51 +0000

The Lamplighter's Book Sale at Radford Public Library will be held Nov. 6 through 8. We have details on our Back Cover book blog.

Punch Brothers coming to Blacksburg

Dwayne Yancey — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:07 +0000

The Punch Brothers will play the Lyric on Feb. 21. Music writer Tad Dickens has details on his cut'n'scratch music blog.

Harringtons seek community help in finding missing daughter

Dwayne Yancey — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:24:02 +0000

The father of missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington today announced a volunteer search effort to be conducted this weekend.

Dan Harrington, along with wife Gil, asked for help from community members in the effort that will take place Friday through Sunday. Harrington did not provide specific details, but said information would soon be posted on the Web site findmorgan.com.

The newsroom of The Roanoke Times has more on this story.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE OF MORGAN DANA HARRINGTON:
* Oct. 30: Police say Harrington suffered facial injury at concert
* Oct. 28: Police say Harrington last seen on bridge in Charlottesville
* Oct. 26: Metallica adds $50,000 to reward fund
* Oct. 23: Video from vigil for missing Lord Botetourt grad
* Oct. 21: Police set up tips line
* Oct. 20: Police ask Metallica fans to check video and photos for images of missing fan
* Oct. 20: Former teacher describes Harrington as "genuinely nice person"
* Oct. 19: Missing Tech student is Lord Botetourt grad